Poco F8 vs Redmi 17C
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; estimated prices are $499 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 358,383).
Poco F8
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Cheaper: $100 vs $499
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco F8 scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $499 | $100 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 17C by 670.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (72/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.